Study carrels—normally available only for thesis students to reserve for a year—are remaining open for anyone to use this year, owing to the pandemic, difficulties with vandalism and a severely water-damaged library roof. The purpose of a study carrel is to provide a quiet place…
Two and a half years ago, the American school system was shut down and irrevocably altered by COVID-19. Students in their first and second years of college have never had a normal undergraduate experience, and many are now experiencing New College for the first time…
On Aug. 25, at 11:50 a.m., the Campus Police Department (CPD) circulated a chilling email to students and faculty—in the middle of the night, a student reported that an unknown subject entered their dorm room. Administration was quick to respond, attempting to bolster campus security…
Content warning: discussion of burglary and assault on a college campus Residential students, alumni and long-time faculty and staff of New College are all familiar with the “New College bubble”—an invisible barrier that on-campus affairs, ideals, and experiences rarely breach. But in fall 2020, this…
Pending administrative approval, students will be able to request a GPA calculation for job applications Over the past academic year, the Educational Policy Committee (EPC) has developed a proposal on GPA proxy calculation in order to tackle graduate school applications, employment and internship listings that…
Instead of the a-la-carte system that has been the status quo for dining services at New College, Metz is planning on switching to an unlimited swipe-based meal plan for next year. Key financial details will be determined before the Board of Trustees (BOT) meets on…
On Tuesday, May 4 audiences logged in and gathered in-person to support the New College Chamber Music Recital at Sainer Pavilion. Led by Adjunct Instructor of Music Nathan Frantz, students showcased their cooperative adroitness in selected music pieces ranging from allegro to adagio. The recital…
Retirement is bittersweet. While the idea of leaving behind late nights grading papers and early mornings giving lectures sounds quite pleasant, the thought of leaving the people and school you’ve made your home for decades is much harder to swallow. Despite this, Professor of Anthropology…
Professor of Music Stephen Miles, who also served as the college’s provost from 2011 to 2017, retired last year after 32 years of teaching and contributing to the New College community. Dr. Miles developed the college’s music program throughout his career, founded and directed the…
With her tenure beginning on July 1, upcoming New College president Dr. Patricia Okker told herself that she wasn’t going to buy any more books in the next few months. Okker is still at her current position at the University of Missouri—“Mizzou”—but her move to…
